Field Engineer - Central Region - 2026

Overview

Entry-level civil engineering role supporting field and office operations on heavy civil projects.

Key Responsibilities

• takeoffs
• cost data
• field surveying
• quality inspection
• schedule updates
• safety compliance

Tasks

-Review and analyze data relative to projects, incorporating various productions and costs appropriate in preparation of a bid -Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies. -Participate in jobsite safety reviews, toolbox meetings, mass safety meetings, and safety trainings -Assist in tasks like field surveying, labor timesheets, and preparing JHA's -Complete plans and specification reviews for projects while assessing risk areas -Perform takeoffs from drawings, specifications, and other contract documents -Assist in maintenance of basic project recordkeeping and correspondence functions including but not limited to submittals, daily reports, photographs, requests for information (RFIs), and memorandums -Order and schedule material deliveries including supplies -Provide field support and supervise subcontractor operations -Perform basic engineering calculations and technical drafting to support field operations -Interpret drawings and specifications for field crews and craft -Conduct quality inspections -Prepare work plans and work packages -Complete material and quantity takeoffs according to bid documents -Documents and communicates schedule progress and quantities to support 3-week and 90-day schedule updates -Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required. -Assist with entering data into the job cost system and participate in reviewing cost reports with jobsite management -Generate change orders and as-built data to be reviewed by Project Manager -Supervise field operations

Requirements

• microsoft office
• civil degree
• heavy civil
• driver's license
• team player
• time management

What You Bring

-Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment -Strong time management ability and attention to detail -Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills -Must have valid Driver's License and reliable transportation to and from work -Work productively and meet deadlines timely -Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Powerpoint, and Outlook -Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives -Ability and willingness to travel and relocate to small and large cities as business requires -Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time including working rotating schedules, shift work, or weekend work as required by projects -Regular, reliable attendance -Undergraduate degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related degree preferred -Infrastructure/Heavy Civil project experience preferred

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About Kiewit

-It evolved into a massive employee‑owned network operating across North America, delivering projects valued in the billions. -Today it specializes in transportation, water/wastewater, power, oil, gas & chemicals, building, industrial, marine and mining sectors. -Signature projects include New York’s 63rd Street Tunnel, Baltimore’s Fort McHenry Tunnel, T‑Mobile Park in Seattle, and major renewable energy sites. -Its marine division undertakes dredging, coastal resiliency and naval base work, while energy teams deliver gas, power delivery and renewables. -With deep roots in engineering‑led construction, it is known for tackling the kind of ‘impossible’ projects that reshape cities and industries.

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